2017–2021 Fccc (5 models) Tires Recall 20V529000 (Fccc FL-861)
NHTSA recall 20V529000 (Fccc recall FL-861) covers about 10,359 2017–2021 Fccc (5 models) vehicles (tires), filed with NHTSA Sep 1, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 20V529000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Tires (valve)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recall certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2018-2021 Freightliner XCM chassis, XCS Chassis and MC Chassis and 2017-2021 XCR Chassis. The tire valve stem extension for the inner wheel may come in contact with the outer wheel rim opening and become damaged.
The risk
Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
DTNA will notify owners and dealer will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers and adjust as needed, free of charge. If the adjustment does not resolve the issue then the inner valve stem will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-861.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 29, 2020 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Fccc recall number FL-861
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V529000 as FL-861. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL-861 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Fccc MC | 2018–2021 | — |
| Fccc XCL | 2018–2019 | — |
| Fccc XCM | 2018–2021 | — |
| Fccc XCR | 2017–2021 | — |
| Fccc XCS | 2018–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 1, 2020
- Owner notification
- Oct 29, 2020
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Check your VIN for 20V529000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 20V529000 is open, call any Fccc dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V529000 or FL-861). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V529000?
NHTSA recall 20V529000 (Fccc recall FL-861) covers about 10,359 2017–2021 Fccc (5 models) vehicles (tires), filed with NHTSA Sep 1, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recall certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chass XCL, 2018-2021 Freightliner XCM chassis, XCS Chassis and MC Chassis and 2017-2021 XCR Chassis.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V529000?
NHTSA's record for 20V529000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Extensive damage to the valve stem extension may result in a loss of tire pressure of the inner wheel, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 20V529000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Fccc dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 20V529000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "DTNA will notify owners and dealer will inspect the inner wheel valve stem stabilizers and adjust as needed, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 29, 2020 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Fccc recall number for 20V529000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL-861. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL-861) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V529000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 20V529000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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